Brooding hens

[Donna et]

Hi I have a hen that's sitting on 8 eggs 1 hatched 2 days ago but no sign of anymore hatching what should I do? Any advice would be great. Thank you

 

[SilkieChicken123]

Hi I have a hen that's sitting on 8 eggs 1 hatched 2 days ago but no sign of anymore hatching what should I do? Any advice would be great. Thank you

Have you tried candling them? They may just be slower to hatch then the other or they may be dead/un-fertile. But candling will tell you if they're alive or not. Hope all works out!

 

[Donna et]

The eggsare full nut can't see any movement

 

[SilverBirds]

You may have a staggered hatch. Was she in the coop with other hens? If so, it is very likely other hens snuck into her nest and laid eggs on different dates.

 

[Donna et]

You may have a staggered hatch. Was she in the coop with other hens? If so, it is very likely other hens snuck into her nest and laid eggs on different dates.

What should I do should I put the eggs under another hen or leave them with her.

 

[SilverBirds]

Leave her with them for now. Some eggs hatch later then others to begin with. Can you take pictures of the rest?

 

[Donna et]

Leave her with them for now. Some eggs hatch later then others to begin with. Can you take pictures of the rest?

The rest of the eggs ?

 

[SilverBirds]

The rest of the eggs ?

Yes, pictures of what the rest of the eggs look like (while being candled).

 

[Donna et]

Yes

Yes I could she gets up now and then to show the first chick how to feed drink etc

 

[Donna et]

Yes, pictures of what the rest of the eggs look like (while being candled).

Oh I see what you mean I will try that s bit later and post pics.